Question 1

Can I check the status of my financial aid?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can check on your CUNYfirst after you've been accepted. You should also monitor your email for any requests from financial aid. If you have completed your application for financial aid but nothing shows on your CUNYfirst, please be sure to contact financial aid directly to financialaid@bcc.cuny.edu. Only they can check the status of your financial aid applications. Be sure to provide your CUNYfirst ID# (EMPLID) in your email.

Question 2

Can I defer or delay my acceptance?

Scott · Accepted Answer

Yes, we can defer your acceptance for up to one year. Please note that you must contact us after the upcoming semester starts so that we can defer you application for the following semester (for example, contact us in September to defer your fall application to spring).

Question 3

Can I visit the campus?

Accepted Answer

Yes! please click here for our walk-in hours. You can also schedule a campus tour by clicking here.

Question 4

Does BCC offer a GED program?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have two free GED programs. The Future Now program for students 16-24, and the Adult Education program.

Question 5

Does BCC offer ESL programs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can study ESL through our Continuing Education programs – you can find their offerings here. You may also want to consider CLIP – the CUNY Language Immersion Program – if you are interested in that program, you must first complete the admissions process.

Question 6

How can I apply for ASAP?

Accepted Answer

There is no separate application for ASAP. If you are eligible for the ASAP program, you will receive a link to schedule an appointment with an ASAP advisor after you've been accepted to BCC. If you feel you qualify for ASAP but did not get an opportunity to schedule an appointment with them, let your academic advisor know and they will refer you to the program.

Question 7

How can I apply?

Scott · Accepted Answer

The application can be completed online at cuny.edu/apply. You can submit documents to us via email at Admission@bcc.cuny.edu. To get a better idea as to what to submit and the steps, please click here.

Question 8

How can I check the status of my application?

Accepted Answer

You can create a CUNYfirst account by going to www.cuny.edu, hovering over login, clicking CUNYfirst, and then selecting New User. Follow the steps to create your account. You can also find more information on how to do this on the CUNY website to www.cuny.edu/apply and then selecting check application status

Question 9

How can I obtain an application fee waiver?

Accepted Answer

The application fee is paid to the City University of New York (CUNY) and they are the only ones that can provide fee waivers. If you have submitted the application already, write us an email to Admission@bcc.cuny.edu and we can provide some resources on a case-by-case basis.

Question 10

How can I register for classes?

Accepted Answer

Incoming students will get an email with instructions to make an appointment with an academic advisor to register for courses. We may also call you to assist you with making the appointment. You will be able to make your appointment for in-person or virtual. See your accepted student webpage for step by step instructions.nnContinuing students need to contact their academic advisor and their program/major coordinator.

Question 11

How can I submit missing admissions documents?

Accepted Answer

The Admissions Office is located in in Loew Hall [LO], Room 224. Admissions can help walk you through the process to make sure you have submitted all necessary documents.nnPlease email Admission@bcc.cuny.edu if you have any questions about submitting any documentation or see our office hours here:Visit the Admissions Office.

Question 12

How can students apply for in-state residency tuition?

Scott · Accepted Answer

Students can apply for in-state residency status by submitting a completed Residency Application Form along with the required documentation to the Registrar’s Office. The documentation must demonstrate that the student has lived in New York State for the required period. The Registrar’s Office will review the application and notify the student of their residency status. For more information, please visit https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/registrar/residency/

Question 13

How do I apply as a non-degree/non-matriculated/visiting student?

Accepted Answer

You must submit your completed non-degree application and your official transcripts to us via email. You can find the application and steps here.

Question 14

How do I apply as an international student?

Scott · Accepted Answer

You will complete the same application online at cuny.edu/apply and submit your admission documents directly to CUNY for assessment. Once your documents have been evaluated by CUNY (you will see this by checking your application status), you can contact us, and we will process your application. You can also wait for CUNY to completely process you and sends the admissions decision.

Question 15

How do I know if I was accepted?

Accepted Answer

You will get an acceptance letter via email as well as via regular mail – you can also check your application status and admission by logging into your CUNYfirst account.

Question 16

I am an accepted international student, what do I do next?

Accepted Answer

To start the F-1 visa process, please contact the Office of International Student Services via email at Internationalstudent@bcc.cuny.edu. Let them know you have been admitted and want to complete next steps for the visa.

Question 17

I attended BCC before, how can I go back?

Scott · Accepted Answer

Previously enrolled students who have been inactive for at least one semester can officially return to continue their educational pursuits by applying for readmission. For further questions, please contact readmit@bcc.cuny.edu

Note: If you have already earned your Associate’s Degree, you should either apply to begin a second degree or take courses as a non-degree student.

Question 18

If I graduated from high school outside of the country, how do I know what is equivalent to a high school diploma in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Please search the name of the country you graduated high school here, the results indicate the name of the high school diploma equivalent and therefore what you are required to submit as proof of to be eligible for admission.

Question 19

What are the residency requirements for in-state tuition?

Scott · Accepted Answer

To qualify for in-state tuition at Bronx Community College, students must have resided in New York State for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the start of the semester. Additionally, they must provide documentation proving their residency. For more information, please visit https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/registrar/residency/

Question 20

What if I just want to take one class and not be a student at BCC?

Scott · Accepted Answer

You must submit your completed non-degree application and your official transcripts to us via email. You can find the application and steps here.

Question 21

What if I was accepted for the previous semester but did not register?

Accepted Answer

Please email us at Admission@bcc.cuny.edu so we can check if your application can be reactivated for the current semester. You should also check your email as we may have already sent you an email asking you to reactivate your application.

Question 22

What is the tuition rate?

Scott · Accepted Answer

Full-time NYC residents or NYS residents with a Certificate of Residency – approximately $2,400 per semester – full-time is 12 credits or more (about 4 classes)
Part-time NYC/NYS residents - $210 per credit plus student fees
Part-time/full-time non-residents (including international students) - $320 credits per credit plus student fees
Non-degree students (NYC/NYS residents with a Certificate of Residency) - $265 per credit plus student fees
Non-degree students that are non-residents - $420 per credit
You can find more information as to tuition rates here

Question 23

What majors do you offer?

Scott · Accepted Answer

We offer over 40 academic programs, you can find all our majors and academic programs here.

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